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UGI NCC Cadet Sudeep Hanamanayka Chavhan Selected for Gujarat Trek–II 2026 Universal Group of Institutions proudly congratulates NCC cadet Sudeep Hanamanayka Chavhan on his selection for Gujarat Trek–II 2026, also known as the Sardar Patel Narmada Trek (SPNT). This prestigious trekking programme is scheduled to take place in Gujarat, India, from 25 November to 2 …
Read MoreINDIA NEEDS A NATIONAL SENTENCING COUNCIL FOR FAIR JUSTICE WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Debate: The Supreme Court, in Sunita Devi v. State of Bihar (2024), highlighted concerns over inconsistent sentencing and urged the Centre to examine a comprehensive national sentencing policy. Institutional Reform: The Law Commission of India is examining the issue, renewing …
Read MoreFOOD COLOURING RISKS PROMPT STRICTER FOOD SAFETY ENFORCEMENT WHY IN NEWS ? Regulatory Action: Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration issued detailed guidelines on the use of food colours after authorities detected non-food-grade industrial dyes in chutney. Public Health: The move aims to prevent food adulteration, restrict hazardous dyes such as Rhodamine-B, and ensure …
Read MoreDNA INFLUENCES PERSONALITY BUT CANNOT PREDICT INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR WHY IN NEWS ? Major Research: A study published in Nature analysed genetic data from up to 1.14 million participants across 46 study cohorts to investigate the genetic basis of the Big Five personality traits. Key Finding: Researchers identified approximately 1,250 DNA variations associated with personality, but …
Read MoreLAKE-TERMINATING GLACIERS ACCELERATE GLOBAL ICE LOSS WHY IN NEWS ? Scientific Findings: A study published in Nature Communications, led by researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Leeds, found that glaciers terminating in lakes, oceans or ice shelves contributed disproportionately to global glacier ice loss between 2000 and 2019. Climate Concern: The …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT STRENGTHENS FINALITY OF INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PLANS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Ruling: The Supreme Court ruled that lenders cannot withdraw an approved insolvency resolution plan merely because a company’s financial position improves. Insolvency Certainty: The decision upholds the finality of approved resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, strengthening …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT EXAMINES ECI DECISIONS AND VOTER ROLL REVISIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Judicial Scrutiny: The Supreme Court declined to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve its files and internal communications but assured petitioners that it would examine the original records. Electoral Transparency: The case concerns alleged unilateral decisions regarding Special …
Read MoreRESTORING INDIA’S FEDERAL BALANCE AFTER FIFTY YEARS Syllabus: GS-2: Federalism, Co-operative Federalism, Separation of Powers, Centre-State Relations, Inter-State Relations WHY IN THE NEWS ? Constitutional Legacy: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, shifted several subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List, significantly altering the balance of legislative powers between the Union and States. …
Read MoreIndia Balances Russia and West Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, the 2026 SCO and BRICS summits highlighted India’s changing diplomatic approach towards Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and Western powers, raising questions about its traditional policy of strategic autonomy. Introduction The 2026 SCO and BRICS summits revealed important changes in …
Read MoreFROM CLIMATE TARGETS TO ENERGY JUSTICE Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Sustainable Development Why in the News? India’s climate policy debate is increasingly concerned with reconciling decarbonisation, energy access and developmental equity. The article argues that global climate negotiations overemphasise emissions targets and production while overlooking unequal energy consumption and national well-being. It calls for a …
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